Originally Posted by
aeromech3
I imagined these were just lanyards much like ceiling panels and others have to facilitate opening without uncontrolled dropping, the adjacent structure does not looked beefed up for a pip pin type lock, but I stand to be corrected!
Yes, that's correct. They support the plug in the partially open position as seen here in the video posted by
MechEngr-
Originally Posted by
MechEngr
Informative video:
Indicates a non-functional door was used rather than in-oping an exit door and suggest retaining bolts were missing. If so, then there will be a paper trail back to whoever signed off that the bolts were installed.